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Thank you for being an important part of the World Vision family! Your generosity is equipping vulnerable children and families for lasting change, helping them experience their God-given potential. Read on for stories of hope and celebration, plus support communities in need through prayer.

In this edition:

  • Pray for vulnerable children and families in conflict zones.
  • Sign up for the Global 6K for Water® and help empower communities with clean water.
  • Celebrate the milestone of 1 million Rwandans gaining access to clean water.
  • Watch Damaris’s interview and inspiring story of transformation shared at the Strong Women Strong World® event in December.

Pray for people in conflict zones

A girl reads by candlelight, her face visible from the side.

In Myanmar, a 15-year-old girl prays for peace.

Our hearts break for those living amid conflict, disaster, and violence — and yet this is the reality for millions of precious children and families around the world. Day-to-day life is already difficult for those under the burden of poverty — and becomes exponentially more challenging in the face of crisis. Please join us in praying for peace, protection for children, women, and men, and God’s provision in the hardest-hit conflict zones.

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Sign up for the Global 6K for Water on May 18!

A woman, a man, and two young boys smile in front of a church. Three of them wear orange Global 6K for Water T-shirts.

Eugene, Anna, and their two sons participated in the Global 6K at Loma Linda Korean Church in California. Join in this global movement — from wherever you are!

The average distance many people — mostly women and children — in the developing world walk to fetch water every day is 6 kilometers (3.7 miles). But when we step out in faith, families can be empowered with access to clean water! Every step you take is one they won’t have to.

Join with other faithful supporters and world-changers on May 18 as we run, walk, and roll our way toward a brighter future for children. The best part? You can participate from anywhere!

Register now 

Joyful celebration in Rwanda

A large group of people in Rwanda stand next to and under large tents in a field.

Rwandans celebrate 1 million people gaining access to clean water.

Helping equip vulnerable people to address the root causes of poverty and injustice can be challenging work ... but the challenge is part of what makes the successes so incredibly joyful! Together with our donors and partners, we’re working to combat the injustice of the lack of access to clean water in many of the countries we come alongside. And in Rwanda, World Vision President and CEO Edgar Sandoval Sr. was there to celebrate a monumental milestone: 1 million people in Rwanda reached with clean water!

Read Edgar's perspective

How Damaris discovered (and is spreading) fresh hope

A woman in Kenya wearing colorful clothing laughs with her hand near her mouth.

In Kenya, Damaris is spreading the hope and joy she’s found in Jesus.

Hope has a way of spreading, and that’s exactly what happened in Kenya. When Damaris learned to see herself and others the way God does, she became a brilliant light in her community — and the ripple effects will go on for generations. Damaris shared her story of hope at the Strong Women Strong World event in December in New York City. Be inspired by her powerful testimony by watching the recording below!

Watch Damaris's interview

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